CamEO (Cam and Ely Ouse) is a partnership initiative hosted by the Rivers Trust and supported by the Environment Agency.
The aim of this site is to provide a portal for sharing information about the Cam and Ely Ouse Catchment, to set out our catchment plan and to let you know how to get involved.
News
- Water Resources East Plan for Eastern EnglandRegional Water Resources Plan for Eastern England:2024 Progress Report First annual progress report on WRE’s Regional Water Resources Plan.
- The Charter for Small Waters
Around 75% of England’s freshwaters are small waterbodies including streams, ponds, small lakes, springs, flushes and ditches. These habitats support over 70% of our freshwater species and provide essential resources and connectivity across the wider landscape. Small watersContinue reading “The Charter for Small Waters” - CamEO Conference 2024
The CamEO Conference took place on 6th November 2024 with some stimulating presentations and opportunities for discussion. Ros Alexander, Chair of River Lark Catchment Partnership presented their plan, achievements and priorities. presentation slides Steve Lane, CaSTCo Project OfficerContinue reading “CamEO Conference 2024”
Who we are
The CamEO Partnership is a collective group of organisations working together to improve the rivers and surrounding land across parts of Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk (Cam and Ely Ouse river catchment).
Our Catchment
Our catchment encompasses Cambridge, Ely, Bury St Edmunds, and Thetford. The catchment is split into five sub-catchments: Cam, Lark, Little Ouse & Thet, South Level, and Wissey. Within these five sub-catchments there are 73 waterbodies, only seven of which are currently achieving Good water quality.
Activities
Want to know more about what’s going on? Here are more details.